De: ween off hormones?

[Melody.T]

Do people need to ween off hormones or *should* they if considering detransition or are detransitioning?
After 4 years of HRT I haven't needed to take AAs for well over a year to suppress T.
Pre op MTF.

[Jessica]

Hi Melody, I asked this of my endocrinologist and was told I could just stop.  I did stop a few times in the beginning of my transition (scared) but started each time within 3 weeks again, because I started to feel how I felt prior to hrt.  I will also add that everyone is different.

Now, I am certain that when surgery for GRS dictates you stop hormones for a month before has cause numerous issues.

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

[LizK]

I am about to have GCS and no I did not ween myself off nor was I advised to, so  I simply stopped...I recommence at full dose in about 4 weeks

Hope that helps

Liz



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[Dani]

Even though we sometimes need to stop taking hormones, our blood levels do not instantly drop to zero. It will take a few days to weeks before we see any reduction in our hormone blood levels. Some hormone routes are long lasting, such as injectable products, while others, such as sublingual, are eliminated much faster.

If we do have any problems with hormones administration, it is usually getting too much too fast. I have never read of any short term side effects of not having enough hormone other than the emotional issues. The long term effects of not having enough hormones are similar to what any person over the age of 60 who is not taking any hormone replacement therapy will experience.

There is no need to ween off your HRT. Just stop, if you need to and let your body slowly eliminate that hormone from your blood system.